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You are here: Home / DIY + Crafts / How to Tie a Bow Like a Disney Princess Cinderella

March 13, 2015 by: Jennifer Priest

How to Tie a Bow Like a Disney Princess Cinderella

The movie Cinderella opens today! As more movie trailers aired, I was excited to create a few projects inspired by the classic animated version of Cinderella as well as the upcoming version. Here's one of the Cinderella trailers I found especially inspiring:

I created this faux pillow top hat box inspired by Cinderella, with a pretty bow fit for a Princess.

This box was on clearance from Hobby Lobby and I started by painting the entire base with this pretty pink acrylic paint. Then I set to doing the decorative faux pillow top – it's incredible easy and a fun effect on any project:

Disney Princess Box Full

Tying bows can be challenging but I have never had a problem tying a simple ribbon bow. But tying a double or triple bow fit for a Princess … well, that is another story! I recently received a Embellishment Attic™ Bow Maker by bowperfection.com from the folks at Create and Craft while I was at CHA. I watched their tutorial video on YouTube and got started making a bow.

Disney Princess Box JPriest

The bow on this box is my very first one that I made with the bow maker!

Check out this video I made showing how to paint the box and how to tie a bow like a Princess:


Isn't that awesome? I love it when a tool is compact, simple, and makes thing easy.

Disney Princess Box side JPriest

In the video I also used a new tool I received from Stick With It®. Originally designed as an organizer for makeup, office supplies, and more, it was soon obvious that Stick With It would be used for makeup application, nail art, and crafts. When the owner told me that the Stick With It can be used as a palette for paint and glue and can be cleaned easy, I was naturally skeptical. But as you can see in my video, I tried it and it worked! I'll be sharing more about Stick With It next week so be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram to see when I post about it!

PARTY - DisneySide VIllains Tea Party JPriest - Aprile Box

I hope you enjoyed this faux painting project and tutorial on the Embellishment Attic Bow Maker. My friend Aprile sure enjoyed receiving this box as a gift at our Disney Villains Tea Party!

Here are the supplies you'll need to paint a faux pillow top box and tie a bow like a Princess:

    • Paper Mache Box or find one to upcycle
    • Acrylic Paint – Pale Pink, Bubblegum Pink, Gold
    • DecoArt Chalky Finish Paint – Everlasting (white)
    • Stick With It® Palette
    • Paintbrushes – fine tip, flat tip
    • Satin Ribbon
    • Embellishment Attic™ Bow Maker
    • Mickey Head Bling
    • Glue Gun
    • Water
Update: After 18 Months of Paleo
Stick With It Palette For Paint, Jewelry, Travel, And More

Comments

  1. michelegeorgern says

    March 13, 2015 at 8:13 am

    The bow maker looks soooo much simpler than the one I have.

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  2. michelegeorgern says

    March 13, 2015 at 8:13 am

    The bow maker looks soooo much simpler than the one I have.

    Reply
  3. Lenora Neswood says

    March 13, 2015 at 8:22 am

    That’s what I need, a bow maker. Thank you for the opportunity to win one.

    Reply
  4. Carmen Garcia says

    March 13, 2015 at 8:23 am

    That bow maker is awesome . Seems like it’s the easiest one I’ve seen so far. Thanks for sharing , Carmen

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  5. Carmen Garcia says

    March 13, 2015 at 8:23 am

    That bow maker is awesome . Seems like it’s the easiest one I’ve seen so far. Thanks for sharing , Carmen

    Reply
  6. Carmen Garcia says

    March 13, 2015 at 8:24 am

    BTW the box is beautiful .

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  7. Carmen Garcia says

    March 13, 2015 at 8:24 am

    BTW the box is beautiful .

    Reply
  8. Gail L. says

    March 13, 2015 at 8:27 am

    Love the box!
    Of course the bow is perfect!!!

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  9. Gail L. says

    March 13, 2015 at 8:27 am

    Love the box!
    Of course the bow is perfect!!!

    Reply
  10. marettan says

    March 13, 2015 at 8:34 am

    I love this little bow maker! I would use it on cards!

    Reply
  11. marettan says

    March 13, 2015 at 8:34 am

    I love this little bow maker! I would use it on cards!

    Reply
  12. leslierahye says

    March 13, 2015 at 8:40 am

    Fun little project! I’m always collecting boxes to alter! What a neat pallet that you used…I will have to go look for that! The bow maker is awesome! Great job with it! Would love to try one myself!

    Reply
  13. leslierahye says

    March 13, 2015 at 8:40 am

    Fun little project! I’m always collecting boxes to alter! What a neat pallet that you used…I will have to go look for that! The bow maker is awesome! Great job with it! Would love to try one myself!

    Reply
  14. Beth Williams says

    March 13, 2015 at 8:54 am

    Cannot believe you painted that grid free hand-I couldn’t have done that good when I was young. The hole in the middle to pull the ribbon through makes all the difference-genius! Kudos to the person who designed this tool.

    Reply
    • Jennifer Priest says

      March 13, 2015 at 10:44 am

      Haha LOL it is crazy crooked! LOL Yeah the hole in the middle is easy.

      Reply
  15. Beth Williams says

    March 13, 2015 at 8:54 am

    Cannot believe you painted that grid free hand-I couldn’t have done that good when I was young. The hole in the middle to pull the ribbon through makes all the difference-genius! Kudos to the person who designed this tool.

    Reply
    • Jennifer Priest says

      March 13, 2015 at 10:44 am

      Haha LOL it is crazy crooked! LOL Yeah the hole in the middle is easy.

      Reply
  16. Helen Whitehead says

    March 13, 2015 at 8:57 am

    Everything you show is wonderful!!

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  17. Helen Whitehead says

    March 13, 2015 at 8:57 am

    Everything you show is wonderful!!

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  18. Marlene A. says

    March 13, 2015 at 9:00 am

    Perfect for Disney memories! That bow maker looks so easy, I may even be able to work it!

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  19. Marlene A. says

    March 13, 2015 at 9:00 am

    Perfect for Disney memories! That bow maker looks so easy, I may even be able to work it!

    Reply
  20. Sharman says

    March 13, 2015 at 9:03 am

    Yeph, this is the bow that I would like to make. Going to watch your tutorial. Love the box and since my 2 year old is really into Princess stuff right now, I think I will give it a try. I will run up to Hobby Lobby after watching the video in hops that I to can make it. I love the Pink Mickey ears embellishment. Hope to find that also. Thank you.

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  21. Leslie S. says

    March 13, 2015 at 9:29 am

    That is so beautiful. Love the bow maker, thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  22. Leslie S. says

    March 13, 2015 at 9:29 am

    That is so beautiful. Love the bow maker, thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  23. sheri says

    March 13, 2015 at 10:16 am

    I put bows on 9/10 of the cards I make. I could use one of these

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  24. sheri says

    March 13, 2015 at 10:16 am

    I put bows on 9/10 of the cards I make. I could use one of these

    Reply
  25. marsha says

    March 13, 2015 at 10:26 am

    I Loved the movie Cinderella. Saw it last night. I always need help making a bow.

    Reply
    • Jennifer Priest says

      March 13, 2015 at 10:43 am

      I saw tickets were on sale last night and almost went!! I think we are going today 🙂

      Reply
  26. marsha says

    March 13, 2015 at 10:26 am

    I Loved the movie Cinderella. Saw it last night. I always need help making a bow.

    Reply
    • Jennifer Priest says

      March 13, 2015 at 10:43 am

      I saw tickets were on sale last night and almost went!! I think we are going today 🙂

      Reply
  27. Bev Peterson says

    March 13, 2015 at 10:46 am

    I am all thumbs making a decent bow..I tried and tried but they are still funny looking. Would love the new bow maker…Took an online class with you several years ago and loved it. You are a great teacher.

    Reply
    • Jennifer Priest says

      March 13, 2015 at 3:43 pm

      Oh my gosh, yes I remember you 🙂 I am working on getting my own classes going soon here.

      Reply
  28. Bev Peterson says

    March 13, 2015 at 10:46 am

    I am all thumbs making a decent bow..I tried and tried but they are still funny looking. Would love the new bow maker…Took an online class with you several years ago and loved it. You are a great teacher.

    Reply
    • Jennifer Priest says

      March 13, 2015 at 3:43 pm

      Oh my gosh, yes I remember you 🙂 I am working on getting my own classes going soon here.

      Reply
  29. Jolane Donald says

    March 13, 2015 at 10:48 am

    Adorable box with perfect bows!!!!

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  30. Jolane Donald says

    March 13, 2015 at 10:48 am

    Adorable box with perfect bows!!!!

    Reply
  31. jynjyr says

    March 13, 2015 at 10:53 am

    Cute little box! The bow maker would be neat to have. I can make a bow but it takes a few tries before I am happy with it.

    Reply
  32. Dawn Woolf says

    March 13, 2015 at 11:02 am

    The box is ADORABLE!!

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  33. Dawn Woolf says

    March 13, 2015 at 11:02 am

    The box is ADORABLE!!

    Reply
  34. Regina Furman says

    March 13, 2015 at 11:07 am

    I love all of your projects and tips! Thanks for the chance to win this bow maker. I would use it to add bows to my cards. I currently only use store bought ones, as I can’t tie a decent bow to save my life!

    Reply
  35. barb macaskill says

    March 13, 2015 at 11:47 am

    OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I need the Stick With It AND the Bow Maker!! Would love to win either one!! Thanks for the chance to!
    BTW! LOVE your pillow box too!

    Reply
  36. terriavidreader says

    March 13, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    perfect bow.

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  37. terriavidreader says

    March 13, 2015 at 1:01 pm

    perfect bow.

    Reply
  38. Carla Hundley says

    March 13, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    Your box and bow came out so pretty.
    I’d use the bow maker to make some
    for presents for our family reunion!
    Carla from Utah

    Reply
  39. D.Ann C says

    March 13, 2015 at 1:36 pm

    That bow-maker is FAB! So much easier to store than the peg board type!!

    Reply
  40. D.Ann C says

    March 13, 2015 at 1:36 pm

    That bow-maker is FAB! So much easier to store than the peg board type!!

    Reply
  41. Charity Chamberlain says

    March 13, 2015 at 2:20 pm

    Love the box! So pretty! Love all the Disney stuff you have been doing!

    Reply
  42. Susan says

    March 13, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    Thanks for the great “how to” video. I would love to male one of these boxes for my princess-obsessed granddaughter! That bow maker looks awesome. Thanks for the chance to win one.

    Reply
  43. Donna Jean Eno says

    March 13, 2015 at 5:49 pm

    Awesome tool. Would love to win one.

    Reply
  44. Donna Jean Eno says

    March 13, 2015 at 5:49 pm

    Awesome tool. Would love to win one.

    Reply
  45. Karen says

    March 13, 2015 at 5:49 pm

    Thank you for offering this. It’s pretty cool.

    Reply
  46. Christina Marie says

    March 13, 2015 at 6:17 pm

    Oooh, I love the double loop! 🙂

    Reply
  47. Joyce Finch says

    March 13, 2015 at 7:22 pm

    I need one of these. Can they be purchased somewhere?

    Reply
    • Jennifer Priest says

      March 13, 2015 at 11:40 pm

      Yes! The link is in the blog post 🙂

      Reply
  48. Joyce Finch says

    March 13, 2015 at 7:22 pm

    I need one of these. Can they be purchased somewhere?

    Reply
    • Jennifer Priest says

      March 13, 2015 at 11:40 pm

      Yes! The link is in the blog post 🙂

      Reply
  49. Kelly Sas says

    March 13, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    I am so bad at making bows and I have been trying to get better because I just had my first granddaughter! I’ve been making headbands for her and could really use this to make the bows instead!

    Reply
  50. germaine34 says

    March 13, 2015 at 9:02 pm

    right now, I use a tiny fork, but it is too slippery!!n winning would make my life a lot easier.

    Reply
  51. germaine34 says

    March 13, 2015 at 9:02 pm

    right now, I use a tiny fork, but it is too slippery!!n winning would make my life a lot easier.

    Reply
  52. Tammy Mauer says

    March 13, 2015 at 9:10 pm

    It would be great to find something that will finally help me make appropriate-looking bows for my projects.

    Reply
  53. chidchat0904 says

    March 13, 2015 at 11:12 pm

    Awesome way to make BOWS!!! The Pillow box is CUTE!!!!
    THANKS for the Chance to WIN!!!!

    Reply
  54. chidchat0904 says

    March 13, 2015 at 11:12 pm

    Awesome way to make BOWS!!! The Pillow box is CUTE!!!!
    THANKS for the Chance to WIN!!!!

    Reply
  55. amy page says

    March 13, 2015 at 11:20 pm

    wow love your disney box so cute and the bow ….

    Reply
  56. amy page says

    March 13, 2015 at 11:20 pm

    wow love your disney box so cute and the bow ….

    Reply
  57. christine uporsky says

    March 14, 2015 at 7:10 am

    Awesome video! Thanks for all you do.

    Reply
  58. christine uporsky says

    March 14, 2015 at 7:10 am

    Awesome video! Thanks for all you do.

    Reply

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